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Celebrating the life of
Edwin W. Lewis
October 11, 1943 - November 15, 2021
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Edwin W. Lewis, Sr. died suddenly at the age of 78 on Monday, November 15, 2021 at his home in Savannah, GA.
Edwin was born in Evanston, Il, the son of Victor and Anne (Ward) Lewis. He was educated at the Taft School in Watertown, CT and at Tulane University in New Orleans, LA.
In 1969, Edwin married Gloria DeCapua of Allegany, NY. They have two children. He worked as an Executive Compensation Consultant for several companies before ending his career with his own company, Lewis Consulting International. Edwin served his country with the Air Force where he earned the rank of Captain. He is a veteran of the Vietnam War and received multiple awards including The Distinguished Flying Cross.
Edwin was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Generous to a fault, he was willing to help anyone in need and loved to cook for everyone. He was an avid fisherman, a baseball and football enthusiast, and an accomplished tennis player. Edwin never met a stranger and he loved animals, especially his granddogs. He was a lifetime member of The Veterans of Foreign Wars and The Vietnman Veterans of America.
In addition to his wife Gloria, Edwin leaves behind his son, Edwin Lewis Junior (Beth) of Woodstock, GA; daughter Catherine Riley (C.H.) of Mt Pleasant, SC; and four grandchildren Trey Lewis, Emily Lewis, Cooper Riley, and Charlotte Riley. Edwin was preceded in death by his parents, Victor and Anne Lewis, his brother Victor Lewis Jr., and his sister Dianne Lewis Hall.
Graveside service with military honors will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 in Beaufort National Cemetery with Reverend Gabe Cummings officiating.
I’m so sorry for your loss but so thankful for all the great family memories we were able to share while growing up and with our extended families as we had our children and grandchildren. We are blessed to have known him.
- Robin DeCapua Roma, Wildwood , Florida
We're so sorry. So many fond memories of Edwin.How much ne loved his garden, and would share his bounty. Every year he would grow a huge zucchini for me to stuff "Italian" style. He will be missed by everyone who knew him.
- Robert AND Dale Murena, Oriental, NC
We will miss you, Ed, and your kind and compassionate ways, your wit and wisdom, and generous nature. May God rest your gracious soul. Kirby
- Kirby, Savannah, Georgia
Gloria, I am so sorry to learn of the death of your husband. Who will Everett get his advice from? I was out of town when he died. A neighbor said someone who frequently walked the road in front of our home had died while I was gone. I never thought it would be your husband until today when I spotted you from afar walking alone. My heart broke for you and your family. If you need me, just call. You know where I live. May your heart be filled with the many wonderful memories you two made over the years.
- Kathy Fritz, Savannah, Georgia
A candle has been lit!
Dear Gloria - I happened on this looking for your whereabouts and I was so saddened to read it. So many fond memories from the Wilton days - and I know of the love you shared together. My best to Eddie, Catherine and families, that they find peace and strength with the love that Edwin surely left behind. Would love to reconnect - take care, Carole
- Carole Pieper, Cotuit, Massachusetts
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
- Graveside Service
- 1:00 p.m. on Wed, November 24, 2021
- Beaufort National Cemetery
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1601 Boundary Street (map)
Beaufort SC 29902 - 843-524-3925